Airwaves for Equity

A coalition committed to enhancing digital literacy & adoption by creating a Digital Equity Foundation funded by the proceeds from wireless spectrum auctions.

[Open Tech Institute at New America @OTI]

Praise from @OTI’s @MCalabreseNAF for @SenatorLujan & @DorisMatsui’s #DigitalEquity Foundation Act quoted by @BroadbandCensus: w/o “sustained investments in digital adoption & inclusion efforts,” federal #broadband efforts “won’t close the #DigitalDivide.” https://t.co/v3Ypf9eZFW

[Airwaves for Equity @Airwaves4Equity]

The @Airwaves4Equity Coalition commends @SenatorLujan & @DorisMatsui for the #DigitalEquity Foundation Act reintro, which would create a foundation providing #DigitalLiteracy & #DigitalInclusion grants, training & research to help close the #DigitalDivide! https://t.co/h4ePvWP6RE

[Open Tech Institute at New America @OTI]

Today, @SenatorLujan & @DorisMatsui reintroduced the #DigitalEquity Foundation Act, which would realize @OTI & @Airwaves4Equity's goal of creating a foundation to promote #DigitalInclusion by providing grants, #DigitalLiteracy training, & more. Learn more: https://t.co/XmauUdNYLt

[Rural Assembly @RuralAssembly]

The #DigitalEquityFoundationAct would provide ongoing and necessary support for rural families as technology shifts and changes and as the economy and services move online.

[Alan S. Inouye @AlanSInouye]

Federal stream for digital opportunity/digital equity is badly needed. Thanks @SenatorLujan & Rep @DorisMatsui for leadership, and to @MCalabreseNAF. Congressional release includes endorsement/quote from ALA Prez @Lessa4Libraries. @Airwaves4Equity
https://t.co/ib4IT4JEzF

[Airwaves for Equity @Airwaves4Equity]

The #DigitalEquity Foundation Act, reintroduced today by @SenatorLujan and @DorisMatsui, would create a foundation providing grants, training & research for #DigitalLiteracy. It's a huge win for #DigitalInclusion advocates nationwide! https://t.co/h4ePvWOz26

[Airwaves for Equity @Airwaves4Equity]

"Building digital skills is a vital component of #DigitalEquity and one that has historically received little federal attention or funding ... relative to #broadband technology investments," said @ALA_PLA's Larra Clark and @ALALibrary consultant @mfrisque: https://t.co/DBxIDIiuwZ

[Benton Institute for Broadband & Society @Benton_Inst]

America’s libraries have deep experience in meeting digital equity needs for people of all ages and backgrounds with unparalleled reach and trust across the nation. @ALALibrary @LibraryPolicy #digitalequity #broadband #broadbandforall

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[Airwaves for Equity @Airwaves4Equity]

#Broadband access and #DigitalEquity go hand in hand: we need both to ensure that people across the U.S. have #internet connections and know how to use them. That's why you should check out the @FCC's new broadband maps and report any issues you see TODAY! https://t.co/5DSA7K76WU

[NTIA @NTIAgov]

TODAY (Friday, 1/13) is the last day of the "best chance" window to submit your proposed changes to @FCC's National Broadband Map.

Visit https://t.co/HZXK6p1O4E to learn more.

[Airwaves for Equity @Airwaves4Equity]

Tune in to the hearing here: https://t.co/RzSM9ilgRW

[Airwaves for Equity @Airwaves4Equity]

The #DigitalEquity Foundation @SenatorLujan proposed will advance #DigitalLiteracy & #DigitalInclusion nationwide, getting us closer to ending the #DigitalDivide, the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications, Media & Broadband just heard: https://t.co/hHkuwnjONZ

[Open Tech Institute at New America @OTI]

#DigitalLiteracy is a MUST for navigating today's digital-first world. That's why @Airwaves4Equity is urging Congress to establish a #DigitalEquity Foundation funded by a portion of #spectrum auction revenue to ensure we all benefit from #DigitalInclusion: https://t.co/KzwpMZ5Cif

[Airwaves for Equity @Airwaves4Equity]

Not everyone is "tech savvy"—but we all deserve access to the resources needed to acquire #DigitalLiteracy. If we can get the #DigitalEquity Foundation Act signed into law, we'd all stand to benefit from a foundation promoting #DigitalInclusion nationwide: https://t.co/13kpBcnb6G

[Airwaves for Equity @Airwaves4Equity]

The #DigitalEquity Foundation Act @SenatorLujan & @DorisMatsui introduced in Congress calls for the creation of a foundation to support #DigitalLiteracy & #DigitalInclusion efforts nationwide w/ grants, training & research. Learn more w/ our resource page: https://t.co/13kpBcnb6G

[Airwaves for Equity @Airwaves4Equity]

Less than one-third of U.S. respondents feel they have the resources needed to learn the digital skills critical for success in a digital-first world, according to @Salesforce's 2022 Global Digital Skills Index. We need national #DigitalEquity efforts now. https://t.co/ueyLOixny1

[NDIA @netinclusion]

BIG❓: How can we get continuing federal funding for #digitalequity?

Did you know there's a new bill in Congress? TY 👏@SenatorLujan @DorisMatsui. Find out more about the Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022: https://t.co/LLOHz10D2M @Airwaves4Equity #DIW2022

[Open Tech Institute at New America @OTI]

Today, @SenatorLujan & @DorisMatsui introduced the Digital Equity Foundation Act, which would realize @OTI & @Airwaves4Equity's goal of creating a foundation to promote #DigitalInclusion by providing grants, #DigitalLiteracy training & more. Our statement: https://t.co/EyG3tX3eog

[Open Tech Institute at New America @OTI]

The #DigitalEquity Foundation Act couldn't have reached Congress without the efforts of @Airwaves4Equity & key #DigitalInclusion advocates (@SHLBCoalition, @netinclusion, & more). Read the @washingtonpost rundown from @viaCristiano: https://t.co/GGtaU7kwWw

[Chhaya Kapadia - chhayakapadia.bsky.social @ckapadia]

The Digital Equity Foundation Act is a no-brainer: laying the groundwork for a private, nonprofit foundation to promote #digitalinclusion #digitalliteracy efforts nationwide. Hat tip to @MCalabreseNAF and @Airwaves4Equity for getting this project off the ground so quickly!

[Airwaves for Equity @Airwaves4Equity]

The Digital Equity Foundation Act, introduced today by @SenatorLujan and @DorisMatsui, would create a foundation providing grants, training, and research for #DigitalLiteracy. It's a huge win for #DigitalInclusion advocates nationwide! https://t.co/uJZ9ceXDQd

[Open Tech Institute at New America @OTI]

#Broadband prices in #Tribal areas are among some of the highest in the country, according to @OTI's #CostOfConnectivity report. @publicknowledge's Jenna Leventoff writes how @Airwaves4Equity's plan for #spectrum auction revenue can help us #ConnectTribes: https://t.co/sG0HZkzFdq